After a few solid hours of strategic planning, we got down to more enjoyable business over lunch, that prime JABBING time when the stories are told, advice is sought and the recommendations exchanged. The hot topic? Conflicting holiday traditions. From decorating the Hanukkah bush to re-labeling all gifts "From Santa", JABBERS ~ Team JAB included ~ negotiate and compromise their way through December, challenging the cultural, religious and generational differences that define us as South Floridians.  It's work but we JAB our way through it, creating our own unique family traditions along the way.  And despite the challenges, we come away with warm hearts, a trash bag full of wrapping paper, and maybe a new recipe or two. So JABBERS, whatever your traditions are, may your holidays be merry and bright, full of love, laughter and a little creativity.  

The presidential election is not the only time Floridians' votes count. Now through tomorrow, December 14, Florida drivers can weigh in on their favorite of four newly designed license plates on a new website set up by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. With a new font, cleaner look and, most importantly, more character combinations, the new 2014 plates will have Florida drivers headed in the right direction. Vote carefully HERE ... there will not be a recount!